Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 19501, Jabez Gillet, Conn. New York

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Conn- New York
Gillet, Jabez or Gillett Hannah
W 19501
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638
New York Albany Hannah Gillet widow of Isaac Izabell Gillet who served in the Revolutionary war, as a field drummer with the
Reported Feb 9/49 Date of death not on A.B. J.L.R.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of Feb 9/1849 and sent to Wm T. Smith Hof R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 76 Vol. 41

14371 14087 New York
Sabez Gilet
of Steuben Co in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Pease of the Regt commanded by Col Warner in the W.H. Mra line for 24 mrs  Comrs.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act 6. April 1838, from 4. March to 25 May 1839. Act Modified 6. Oct 1842.
Inscribed on the Roll of New-York at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of May 1833 and sent to David Runsey  O.C. Bratsburg
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $ 160.00 Semiant. allowance ending Sept  40.00
$200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book E Vol. 4 Page 70

14371 Jabez Gillet Steuben co N.Y.
admitted
24 mo. Private
David Runsey Clk. Prattsburg N.Y.

BRIEF in the case of  Joby Gillet  of  Heaton Co.  in the State of  New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Fall In 1776 1 Sent Genl Peale   March 1777 3 " Coll Bleecker Coll Warner   1777 4 " Coll Gilbert Coll Whiting   1778 2 " Lt Genl Howe Coll Alden   Summer 1779 3 " Coll Phelps   Spring 1780 2 " Coll Pitts   5. In what battles was he engaged?   Octob 1780 6 " Lt Genl Clinton Coll Cade   Fall 1781 3  
 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Columbia Co. N York 
 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Catts Examining Clerk.

Turk's hills 5 th December 1784. Jobiah Gillit with Hannah Holcomb both of Simsbury.
The above is a true copy from the marriage records of St. Andrews Church Simsbury, in the hand writing of the late Rev. Roger Vets (found by Rector of St. Church), now in my possession.
Ransom Warner Simsbury Nov. 15. 1848. Rector of St. Andrew's Church
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of Parish records now in the hands of the Reverend Ransom Warner Rector of St. Andrews Church Simsbury Nov. 15 th 1848. Alfred Aven Clerk of St. Andrews Society and Clerk of the Vestry of St. Church
I Alfred Aven being of Lawful age do depose and say that I am Clerk of St. Andrews Parish and Clerk of the Vestry of said Church and that the Revd Ransom Warner whose signature is above is Rector of said Parish Alfred Aven

State of Connecticut.
Hartford County ss. Windsor Nov. 13. 1843
Personally appeared the within named Alfred Burn to me personally known and who is a reputable and credible witness and made oath to the truth of the within certificates by him subscribed.
Before me Anton B. Halcomb Justice of peace Nov. 13. 1843
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State of New York } On this 13 th day of July 1843. Steuben County } personally appeared Lazarus Hammond one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County. Wannah Gillett a resident of Prattburgh in the County of Steuben aged eighty years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. entitled An act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows. That she is the widow of Isaac Gillett who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, that he drew a Pension under the act of the 7 th June 1832 of eighty dollars per annum that his certificate bore date the 9 th day of May 1833. She further declares that she was married to the said Isaac Gillett on the 5 th day of December 1784. and that her husband the aforesaid Isaac Gillett died on the 23 rd day of May 1839. that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the 1 st of January 1794. at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed on the 13 th day and year above written. Wannah Gillett Before me. Mark
Lazarus Hammond, Judge of Steuben County Court I certify that the above named Wannah Gillett by reason of advanced age and bodily infirmity is unable to appear in open court to swear to the above declaration.
Given under my hand the 13 th day of July 1843.
Lazarus Hammond Judge of Steuben County

9273
Hannah Gillett New York
Act 7 th July 38
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admd 12 mo. pri 3 - Drum.
$57
Hon W. S. Hubbard C.H.R.

State of New York } Personally appeared before me Steuben County } J. A. Johnson Esquire a Justice of the Peace in and for said County. Adonijah Ford, and made Oath in due form of law that he was well acquainted with Hannah Holcomb, now Hannah Gillett and widow of John Gillett deceased and late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States that he knows them in the Town of Granby Herkford County and State of Connecticut in the years 1783. and 4 that he was present at a wedding in said Town on the 3 rd day of December 1784. (and they were legally married by the Rev. Roger Vets of the Episcopal Church that he has been well acquainted with the said Hannah Gillett for thirty years past and knows her to be the widow of the said John Gillett and the person married to him at the time and place above specified. Sworn and subscribed this 8 th day of July 1843. Adonijah Ford
Before Me J. A. Johnson J.P.
I certify that I am well acquainted with Adonijah Ford the above named deponent and know him to be a man of good moral character and one whose character for truth and veracity cannot be impeached. Given under my hand this
8 th day of July 1843.
J. A. Johnson J.P.
State of New York
Steuben County } I William Clerk of the said County do certify that Lazarus Hammond Esq. before whom the foregoing Affidavits purports to have been sworn, and was at the date of the same one of the Judges in and for the said County. And that Samuel A. Johnson Esq. before whom the

of the Justices of the peace in and for said County, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge and Justice and verily believe their names Subscribed to the said Affidavits and Certificates respectively to be their proper hand writing and Signatures. Witness my hand and Seal of Office this 18 th July 1843. Wm Hamilton Clerk

State of New York } County of Steuben }
On this 14 th day of October in the year One thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open Court be- fore the Judges — the Court of Common Pleas Now sitting Jacob Gillet, a resident of Prattsburgh, in the County of Steuben and State of New York aged Seventy years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein- stated —
That he lived in New Britain, Columbia, County and State of New York. That in the fall of 1776 he volunteered, Under Capt. Pease, Lieut. John Guyles, and Ensign James Marvin, as a scout and ranged the woods, hunting Tories and Indians in Stephentown, and along the east side of the Hoo- sick river, served one month —
1 mo.
In March 1777 took the place as a substitute of Jacob Gillet who was drafted. (he died 20 years ago) Under Col. Seth Warner, Capt. Hosea Beebe — Marched to Albany, then to Saratoga. from there on a scout to Fort Edward, Five mill Creek, near Lake George, Jessup's Patent, and up the Hudson river, thence returned to Fort Edward, and Saratoga Where he was discharged after three months service.
3 mo.
He returned home to New Britain and was drafted again for the three months service, under Col. Whiting Capt. Elisha Gilbert of New Britain, marched by the way of Albany, Saratoga, Fort Edward, to Fort George and was there when it was evacuated and blown

up, returned to Fort Edward and lay there some time. While at Fort Edward my brother Jacob Gallet was drafted and came there and as my time was out I took his place as his substitute. From Fort Edward our army retreated before Burgoyne to Snook Kill and down on the west side of the river to the island above Fort Miller where we had a battle with part of Burgoyne's Army and Indians. Genl. Arnold commanded - from there we retreated by Saratoga to Stillwater. Generals Schuyler and Gates commanded there - I received my discharge at Stillwater in October after four months service.
4 Mo.
In 1778 he resided in Granby, Hartford County Connecticut - was drafted under Col. Alden. Lieut. Nathaniel Rowley of New Canaan marched to Cherry Valley in New York lay there until discharged served 2 months -
2 Mo.
In the summer of 1779 He was drafted under Capt. David Phelps, Lieut. John Cheek, Ensign Roberts - Marched to Stratford on the sea shore in Connecticut lay there my time of service three months -
3 Mo.
In the Spring of 1780 he was a substitute for Jacob Gallet who was drafted under Capt. Abel Pettibone of Simsbury, Lieut. Roger Wood, Ensign Hoakim, Marched to Litchfield and lay there some time, thence to Dover in New York where he was discharged after 2 months service -
2 Mo.
In October 1780 he enlisted as a guard at Newgate where they kept the Tories and Cowboys - Officers were Lieut. Commandant Elijah Owen, and Sergt. Samuel Clark - served six months - It was a part of the enlistment that the time should be stand for regular service.
6 Mo.
In the fall of 1781 he volunteered as a drummer under Capt. Case Lieut. Benjamin Hoakim - Marched to New Haven and lay there on duty three months his time of service -
3 Mo.

We has no written testimony evidence and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service -
We hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state - Jabez Gillet Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid - N. Ramsey dep CLK Steuben County
We Erastus Skinner and Isaac Ainsworth residing in the town of Prattburgh County of Steuben and State of New York hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jabez Gillet who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and we believe him to be Seventy years of age - That he is reputed and believed in the neighbor- hood where he resides to have been a Sol- -dier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion -
Sworn and subscribed Erastus Skinner the day and year aforesaid Isaac Ainsworth N. Ramsey dep CLK Steuben County
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories presen- -ted by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolution- -ary Soldier and served as he states and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Erastus Skinner and Isaac Ainsworth who have signed

The preceding Certificate, are residents in the town of Brattleburgh and are Creditable persons and that their last Statements are entitled to Credit-
I David Rumsay Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Franklin do hereby certify that the foregoing Con- -tains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jabez Gillet for a pension
In testimony whereof I have here- -unto set my hand and Seal of Office this sixteenth day of October 1832
David Rumsay Clerk By M c L. Rumsay dep. C lerk
14371 Jabez Gillet

April 11, 1933.
Mar. Bessie Svoboda Verdigre Nebraska.
RA-J/ILL Jabez Gillet W. 19501
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to William Pelton and Jabez Gillett, soldiers of the Revolutionary War, and William Pelton who served in the War of 1812.
A search of the Revolutionary War records and the War of 1812 records of this office has been made in your behalf and no record found of claims for pension on file based upon service of a William Pelton in either war.
The record of Jabez Gillet, which name is shown also as Jabesh Gillit and Gillett, is given below. The data furnished are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 19501, based upon his military service in the Revolutionary War.
Jabez Gillet was a resident of New Britain, Columbia County, New York, at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. He volunteered in the fall, 1776 and served one month under Captain Pease; he enlisted in March, 1777 and served three months as private in Captain Hosea Beebe's company, Colonel Seth Warner's regiment, this service as substitute for Jacob Gillet, relationship to said Jabez not designated; he then enlisted, served as private in Captain Elisha Gilbert's company under Colonel Whiting, during which period he was at Fort George when it was evacuated, and immediately, reenlisted, served as substitute for his brother, Jacob Gillet, was in a battle with a part of Burgoyne's army and some Indians, and was discharged at Stillwater in October, having served four months. In 1778, Jabez Gillet resided in Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut. He enlisted and served in the Connecticut troops as follows: two months under Lieutenant Nathaniel Rowley and Colonel Alden in 1778; in the summer, 1779, three months in Captain David Phelps' company; in the spring, 1780, two months under Captain Abel Pettibone, this service a substitute for one Jacob Gillet, no relationship to said Jabez stated; from sometime in October,

1780, under Lieutenant commandant Elijah Owen, six months on guard at Newgate; and sometime in the fall, 1781, three months as drummer under Captain Case in New Haven.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 16, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Prattsburg, Steuben County, New York. He was then seventy years of age, the date and place of his birth and names of his parents not shown.
Jabez Gillet died May 25, 1839.
The soldier married December 5, 1784, Hannah Holcomb, both parties then of Simsbury, a part of which town was incorporated in the town of Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut. The date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not stated.
Hannah Gillet, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed July 13, 1843, at which time she was a resident of Prattsburg, New York, aged eighty years. In 1848, she resided in the town of Italy, Yates County, (formerly Steuben County), New York.
In 1793, one Asahel Holcomb, was a Justice of the Peace in Hartford County, Connecticut, and one Judah Holcomb was Register of a deed executed in Granby, in that county; in 1843, one Abdon Belknap Holcomb was town clerk in Hartford County; no relationship of these persons with surname Holcomb to the widow, Hannah, is stated.
There is no reference to children in the papers in this claim.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
1911, Mar. 1. Hist. 6 Miss Mary A. Simmons 1921 Feb 8 Hist. to Mary E. McCannell. April 27/1933.-Mrs. Bessie Svoboda - Ill.
File No. 19501 Hannah Gillet Widow of Isaac Gillet Drummer Rev War
Act: Feb 29 48
Index: Vol. 14 , Page 273
[Arrangement of 1870.]

V. No Hannah Gillette N. York
Indefended
Set to S. A. Johnson Sep. 20. 43.
Act 7 th July '38

5383. New York, Albany Hannah Gillet widow of Jabez who was a Spirit Drummer in the New York Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
increased from $ 57. 50
Certificate of Pension issued the
9 day of Feby 1849 and sent to
Hon Truman Smith W of R
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 74

8414.
New York, Albany.
Hannah Gillet.
Widow of Jacob.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 25 May 1839. of Herk Co in the State of New York who was a Pvt in the Comp. commanded by Captain Pease of the Regt. commanded by Col. Warner in the New York line for 15 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of Feby 1849 and seventh Wm T. Smith Hoffr
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book D
Vol. 1 Page 159. Geo. H. King Clerk,

638
New York Albany
Hannah Gillet widow of Jabez Gillet
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Fifer & Drummer
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 57 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the day of July 1848 and sent to
S. A. Johnson Pattsburgh Pa.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page
75 Vol. 4,
Reported
to Hon T Smith
Oct 3 48
at same Oct 19 48
Pension Certificate returned by Hon T Smith, and sent to S. A. Johnson Pattsburgh Pa. Nov 15 1848.
Hon T Smith Jan 2 49.

5383
Albany New York
Hannah Gillett, widow of Jabez Gillett, who was a pri d Drum. in the New York Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 57 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Ap r 1843 and sent to
Hon. W. J. Hubbee, Ho. of Rep s
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 7 Page 260 .
rep. Ap r 24. 1843

8114
Albany N.Y.
Rep. Feb 17. " 44
Hannah Gillet widow of Iabiz Gillet
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 25 May 1839 of Steubenville in the State of N. York who was a Drummer in the Company commanded by Captain Paine of the Regt. commanded by Col Warner in the N. York line for 13 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 51. Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of Feby 1844 and sent to Hon M c Hubbell
Total Amount, $255.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. G. Mann Clerk, Book Vol. 1 Page 159.

Copy Thomas Hawley from Isaac & Hannah Gillet

Copy
(Sold by CANFIELD & ROBINS, Hartford, Ct.)
To all People to whom these Presents shall come;---Greeting:
KNOW YE, That We Iabez Gillet and Hannah Gillet my wife of Granby in the county of Hartford and State of Connecticut for the consideration of one hundred and twenty pounds Lawful money Received to our full satisfaction of Thomas Hawley of Granby
Do give, grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto the said Thomas Hawley one certain piece or parcel of Land Lying in Granby partly in Turkey Hill society and partly in Salmonbrook in the tenth Lot of Griffiths Lordship lines so called and bounds as follows Beginning at the northwest corner at a white Oak Staddle marked and running westerly to Joseph Rices Land and bounds North partly on Capt. Abner Virts Land and partly on Joel Steeps Land then turning south and running to a large Pitchpine tree with a heap of stones around it at the north side of S d Hawleys Land then running East on the north side of S d Hawleys Land to a heap of stones a little south of said Hawleys Rail Fence then running North to the first mentioned Bounds containing fifty one acres & half of Land
To have and to hold the above granted and bargained premises, with the appurtenances thereof, unto him the said Thomas his heirs and assigns, forever, to his and their own proper use and behoof. And also We the said Iabez and Hannah Gillet do for our selves & our heirs, executors and administrators, covenant with the said Thomas his heirs, and assigns; that at and until the ensealing of these presents We are well seized of the premises, as a good indefeasible estate in fee-simple, and have good right to bargain and sell the same in manner and form as is above written, and that the same is free of all incumbrances whatsoever.
And furthermore, We the said Iabez and Hannah Gillet do by these presents, bind our selves and our heirs forever to warrant and defend the above granted and bargained premises to him the said Thomas his heirs and assigns, against all claims and demands whatsoever.
In witness whereof, We have hereunto set our hands and seals the 3 rd day of January Anno Domini 1793 in the year of our Lord 1793
Signed, sealed, and delivered, In presence of Abner Virts James Hawley
Iabez Gillet & Seal Hannah Gillet & Seal
Hartford County ss Granby January 3 day 1793 Iabez & Hannah Gillet his Wife
Personally appeared Iabez & Hannah Gillet his Wife signer and sealer of the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the same to be their free act and deed, before me.
Asahel Holcomb Just Peace Recorded January 5 day 1793 Sest Judah Holcomb Regista

Sevon Clerks Office Granby Hartford County Connecticut 3. November 1 st 1843
The within is a true copy of Granby records of Lands Book 2. Page 317 which is hereby certified by
Andon B Holcomb Sevon Clerk

Prattsburgh
Staten Co. N.Y. July 19. 1843.
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Sir I herewith enclose you the declaration of Hannah Gillett and the evidence of her marriage to John Gillett late a Pensioner of the United States, also the blanks certificate & Seal of Offic of the Official character before whom they were taken all done & filed according to the rules laid down by the Pension Office suppose from a rule laid down by the Hon J. B. Spencer while in charge of the War Department. she will be entitled to draw 5 grs under the act of July 7 th 1838. as well as under the act of 1843. being communicated that it may become necessary to make further relation to her application may be made to it. S. A. Johnson P.M.
Prattsburgh
Staten County
New York -
Very Respectfully S. A. Johnson

Comptroller's Office
Hartford 13 th Nov 1843
Sir I send herewith a Certificate in the case of Jacob Gillett. None of the PayRolls of their different terms of service are extant; but I find proof of service in all three cases since the first and last. As regards the last, it is possible there may be some error in the Christian name, but as the time , place of service, and the sum  name of the Capt. corresponds with your statement, I include the proof of Capt. Elisha Cane's service that the whole might be submitted to the Commission.
Although no Pay Rolls are found, and consequently the name of Gillett does not appear, the Certificate sent you answers the purpose, for it furnishes the Commission with the best Record proof that is to be had. Regretting the delay that has attended this case, and the trouble you have had in so frequently writing. I am Sir Very Respectfully Gideon Welles
J. A. Johnson Esq. P.M. Brattleburgh Vt.

State of Connecticut ss. Office of Secretary of State.
I Noah A. Phelps, Secretary of said State, & Keeper of the Seal & Public Records thereof, do hereby certify that Arden B. Holcomb Esq. is, and since the 20 th day of June last past has been, a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed & commissioned, as appears of record in this office, — and that his said commission as Justice of the Peace as aforesaid will not expire until the 20 th day of June A D 1844.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said State this 16 th day of November A D 1843.
Noah A. Phelps, Secretary of State

State of Connecticut Comptrollers Office Hartford 13 th Novr. 1813
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of Jacob Gillette in the war of the revolution, alleged to have been rendered in 1778 two months under Col Alden Lieut. Rowley - in 1779 three months under Capt David Phelps - in the spring of 1780 three months as a substitute for his brother in Capt Abel Pettibone's Co - in October 1780 enlisted under Lieut Elijah Owen as a guard at New Gate prison served 6 months and in 1781 volunteered and served as a drummer for three months under Capt Rufus Cose I have examined the records & files of this office and find as follows -
There is charged on the Pay Roll journal on the 28 th January 1779 "War Dept Do Order on Treasurer for Capt David Phelps Pay Roll cost of Guard £522. 6. 11 3 "
There is also the following charge Feby 8 th 1781 "United States Do Do Order on Treasurer for Capt Abel Pettibone, Pay Roll West Point Station £77. 15. 12 3 " This amount is receipted by Haskell, with sundry others "for sundry expenditures for Wages & of Militia who served at West Point in the Year 1780!"
There is also charged on the journal June 16 th 1781 "War Dept Do Order on Treasurer for Lieut Elijah Owen Pay Roll of Guard at New Gate £382. 1. 2." The same amount, under the same date is in

"Harkell's Receipts" to Elijah Owen, Guard at New Gate.
I have found no PayRolls of either of these companies, nor have I been able to find any account or evidence of service of Col Alden, Dr Nathan Rowley, or Capt Rufus Cass. November 1 st 1781 there is the following entry "Wm Dr To order on Treasurer for Capt Elisha Cass for his Pay Roll, Guards at New Haven 2/11 Tax £221. 14. 6". The service under Rufus Cass is alleged to have been rendered at New Haven in the fall of 1781. The PayRoll of Elisha Cass is said to be found in this office.
I further certify that I have not found the name of David Gillett on any PayRoll or file in this office.
Gideon Welles Comptroller

Aug 14 1843
C. H. Williams
20 Campville
Notes of Payment

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
July 26 th 1843.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of Jacob Gillet, deceased a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N.Y. Agency, at the rate of eighty — Dollars and and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March — to the 25 th May 1839.  Respectfully, yours,
J. Scudder. acting Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Payment to be made at
Albany by
Thos. M. Alcott Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 75 , Vol. 4 ,
Glo. J. Phillips Clerk.
Ret d for benefits of Joint Res n of July 1. Ag. S ellin 2 Oct 30
248
H. N. Smith Ames May

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848,
Hannah Gillet,
widow of Jabez Gillet,
who was a Private & Drummer in the revolutionary war,
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of fifty one
dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the
4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again
marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such
marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United
States this Sixth day of July
one thousand eight hundred and
forty eight.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edmards
Commissioner of Pensions.
B. H. S. Evans.

Granby November 17, 1843
J. A. Johnson Esq.
Dear Sir.
Your favor of Nov 8. came to hand in due time covering $1 — I am happy to learn that my exertions in your behalf were satisfactory. Herewith you have the proper documents further sought for by you. My efforts in search of the marriage records of the Rev. Roger Viets were happily successful contrary to my expectation when I commenced the pursuit. He was formerly pastor of a very flourishing church in this place which has now in a measure become extinct. He was a royalist in the Revolution and at the breaking out of the war went to Nova-Scotia and after peace was made, returned and stayed but a short time here. The marriage in question was probably solemnized during his last residence here. The Rev. Ransom Warner Rector of a neighboring parish has charge of the remnant of this and the ancient records passed into his hands.
If there is any discrepancy in dates it is explained by the fact that this was a part of Simsbury in 1784 & made a town taking the name of Granby in 1785 which is the date of the commencement of our town records.
The word Sabesh in the marriage Record is the same as Sabez, and known as the same here. It is as frequently written one way as the other. Sabesh conforms more to the common pronunciation of it, and can be proved so if necessary. I consulted a man of extensive knowledge & experience in procuring pension certificates, and enclose to you all the papers which he says is necessary in your case and insure your success. You may remit $5 — on receipt of this which will be satisfactory for my trouble and expenses thus far. If any thing further should be necessary every thing needful can be obtained here.

Your further requests in the case will be promptly attended to if you have any further to make Wishing you much joy in the success in your efforts thus far in behalf of Mrs. Gillett
I remain your
Obedient Servt
Andon B. Holcomb

Prattsburgh
Staten Is N.Y. Nov 27. 1843.
Dear J. L. Edwards. Sir
In accordance to the instructions contained in your letter of Sept 21. I have sought and been enabled to obtain what I suppose will be satisfactory evidence of the Marriage of Hannah Gillett claiming a Pension under the Act of July 7. 1838. and with the Deed and copy of the Deed, I attach the letter of Esq. Hoxie, by which aid I have been enabled to procure them, not however as evidence but as explanatory of any discrepancy that appears in the name of the Deed or of Estate, contained in the Deed - I also transmit to the Department. The Certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut of the death of John Gillett as well as his letter accompanying the same; An error undoubtedly occurs in the the Christian Name of Capt Hoxie which should be Sisham instead of Rufus - as stated by me to Comptroller, also in the his name of Emily, which should be Dorothy; I lay this all before you, with the fullest confidence that they will be satisfactory to you, and that Mrs. Gillett will receive from the Department all that she is equitably entitled to -
Very Respectfully. Yours Obedt Servt
J. A. Johnson P.M. Prattsburgh N.Y.

State of New York } On the 18 th day of March 1844. Steuben County p. } I personally appeared before the Subscription of Justice of the Peace of the said County Hannah Gillet a resident of Pottskburgh in the County of Steuben aged seventy eight, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her Oath, Make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd of March 1843. granting Pensions to widows of Pensioners who served during the Revolutionary War that she is the widow of Deber Gillet who was a private & Drummer in the service of the Revolutionary Army That she drew a pension under the Act of July 7 th 1838. of fifty one dollars per annum that her certificate of Pension bore date the 17 th day of February 1844. that she drew said Pension at Albany New York She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn and subscribed on the } day and year above written } Hannah Gillet Before me } J. A. Johnson J. P. } mark

5737 Declaration of Hannah Gillette
Act March 3 1843

State of New York
Steuben County ss } I William Hamilton Clerk of said County, do certify that Samuel A Johnson Esquire before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn, was at the date of the same, One of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County; and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to said affidavit to be his proper hand writing and signature Witness my hand and Seal of Office this twenty sixth day of March in the year 1844.
W m Hamilton Clerk

Washington City D.C. House of Rep. 18 Jan 1844
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir
In answer to your favour of yesterday's date, I hand you Mr. Johnson's letter to me, which you may return with your answer to me
With Great Respect Yr. M c Oct. Jr.
W. L. Dabell

5737
NY
Mar 5 1843
Idem Gillet
$51 per ano
Hon W.S. Hubbell
WR

Washington City D.C. Name of Rep!
20 Apr. 1844.
Col. L. L. Edwards
W. Fin
In this is Hannah Gillette
Declaration for one years pay.
Respectfully Yours etc. etc.
(Wm. L. Dabbs)
P.S. My Constituent

Admitted
S. A. Johnson Prattaburgh N.Y.

State of New York ) On the 16 th day of June Stutter County ) 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber the Justice of the Peace in and for said County Hannah Gillett a resident of Plattsbur- gh in the County of Stutter age eighti th six years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2 nd February 1848. granting pension to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Jake s Gillett who was a private in the army of the Revolution and that the amount of the pension which he drew was eighty dollars per annum and that the annual amount of the pension which she draw under the act of the 17 th June 1848. was fifty one dollars. She further declares that she is still her widow. Hannah her Gillett.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day Mark and year above written. Before me.
John Smith J.P.
I certify that the above named declarant Hannah Gillett is personally known to me and that by reason of bodily infirmary and advanced age she is unable to write her name.
John Smith J.P.

declaration
For increase of Pension under the Acts of 7 th July, 1838, - 3 d March 1843 - 17 th June 1844 - 2 a February 1848 - 7 th May 1846 - 26 th June 1848, and for the benefits of the Joint Resolutions of 23 rd January, 1845 and 1 st July 1848.
State of New York } County of Yates }
On this sixteenth day of September 1848, personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, M m Hannah Gillett a resident of the town of Italy, in the County of Yates, State of New York, and formerly of the County of Steubenville, State aforesaid, aged 85 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain such increase of pension and arrear of pension, as she may be entitled to under the provisions of the several Acts of Congress, and Joint Resolutions, above recited. That she is the widow of Jabez Gillett who was a private and drummer in the War of the Revolution, and for his services drew a pension from the United States at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum, under the Act of 1832; - That her said deceased husband departed this life on the 25 th May 1839 - That she has drawn a pension at the rate of Fifty-one Dollars per annum, under the Acts of 1838 - 1843 - 1844 & 1848, and that she still remains a widow.
In presence of George W. Barker - Judge Alexander McConnel
her Hannah X. Gillett mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above mentioned (16 th September 1848) before me
George W. Barker Justice of the Peace
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit. George W. Barker
Justice of the Peace

Issue Certificate at $80 per acre and
Acts, '38
43
44
48-
according what has been paid at the rate of $57 per acre under the said acts
Hon. Immanuel Smith House of Reps

State of New York
County of Yates ss: I certify that George W. Barker whose signature appears to the within affidavit of Hannah Gillett dated 16 Sep. 1848, and also to the certificate thereunder written was at the time a duly authorized acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his said signatures are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County my Official Seal the 20th day of September A.D. 1848.
R. R. Fargo Clerk Yates Co.

571 Bedford Av., Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb. 13, 1911.
Pension Office Washington, D.C.
Can you give me any information con- cerning one Jabez Gillett, born about 1763, who served in the Revolution and whose widow is sup- posed to have a re-

ceived a pension because of said service. Family tradition has it that he enlisted under another name because of not being suffi- ciently old. He was regularly accepted, but it is thought his widow obtained pension under the

correct name.
Thanking you in advance. I am
Very truly yours,
(Miss) M.A. Seaman.
P.S. Will you also look for record of James Couel, born 1761? M.A.S.

FEB 25 1911

Mr. J. L. Davenport, Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir, - In reply to your communication of the 17th. inst, I can give only part of the information asked for, but I trust it will be sufficient to enable you to locate the additional information which I so much desire.
Jabez O Gillett enlisted in Conn. near Hartford but under another name. He served under Benedict Arnold at Ticonderoga

as a drummer boy and he was at one time prison guard at New Haven and he was also at Valley Forge.
After returning to private life he lived at Italy Hollow, N.Y. (mail may have been received at Prattsburg, N.Y.)
His widow, Hannah , obtained a pension.
He was born about 1763 and died about 1838.
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Mary A. Seamans.
571 Bedford Av., Brooklyn, N.Y.
Feb. 23, 1911.

17A.5 Rev. 6.
Prattsburg N.Y. Jan. 5-1921.
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
I am
desirous of obtaining information concerning the Revolutionary record of Jabez Gillett - a drum- major and pensioner of Steuben County.
If possible, please give dates of birth, death etc -

Thanking you for the service,
I am
Very truly
Mary E. McConnell
Prattsburg, N.Y.
Steuben Co.,

March 13-1933
Veterans Adm. Washington D.C.
Verdigre Nebr.
Gentlemen - Would you please give me pension report and what other information you may have on the following (names of children etc.)
William Pelton born Saybrook Conn. Dec 2-1747 removed to Pultney Steuben Co N.Y. 187-08 died there May 25-1825 - was a sea capt.
William Pelton born Saybrook Conn Feb 9-1771 died at Cohocton Steuben Co N.Y. Nov 27-1839 - he was sea capt. in the war 1812.
OK Jabez Gillette was in or near Prattsburg Steuben Co N.Y. between 1820 + 1830 was a Revolutionary soldier, no doubt died there. If there are any charges for this let me know.
Yours truly,
Mrs Bessie Svoboda Svoboda
Verdigre Nebr
No record - Rec Div. Gp. 10 -

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Joby Gillet N. File 19,501
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Fall, 1776 1 mo. Pvt. Pace N.Y.   Mar. 1777 3 mos. " Hosea Beebe Seth Warner N.Y.   June 1777 4 mos. " Elisha Gilbert Whiting N.Y.   1778 2 mos. " Sn. Nathaniel Bowles Alden Conn.   Summer, 1779 3 mos. " David Phelps ✓ "   Spring, 1780 2 mos. " Abel Pettibone "   Oct. 1780 6 mos. " Ex. Com. Elijah Dwin "   Fall, 1781 3 mos. Drummer Case "  
Battles engaged in, Battle on island above Fort Miller under the walls at Fort Herk when it was evacuated and blown up.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, New Britain Columbia Co. N.Y.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 16, 1832. Claim allowed.
Residence at date of application, Prattsburgh, Steuben Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 72 yrs. d. May 25, 1839.
Remarks: Married Dec. 5, 1784 Hannah Holcomb. She was allowed pension on an apl. recd. July 13, 1843, while a resident of Prattsburgh N.Y. aged 80 yrs.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.